Events

We’ll start low at the end of the Oak Creek Road (6,000') and hike the Baxter Pass trail from desert up into spring slush. The snow will be firmed up by the time we reach our camp at Summit Meadow (10,800'). We’ll ascend the southeast face of Diamond Peak (13,127'), which RJ Secor calls “a splendid snow climb in the spring”. If we have time, we’ll also attempt the often seen but rarely visited Mount Mary Austin. Participants are skilled with ice axe for self-arrest and use of crampons on a mid-angle slope. Some members of the party will choose skis; others snowshoes.

We will climb the peak in one day. Snowshoes or skis will be necessary. We will bring crampons because they might be useful on the summit block. We will start at the old ski chalet at 8 am and be back before dark.

Spend the weekend practicing with ice axe and crampons at Carson Pass. Camp
overnight at Cyrstal Springs Campground on the other side of the pass. The
second day we will climb a peak. For those who want to come for Saturday only,
that is possible. Bring your own gear, including a waterproof layer since self
arrest practice involves lying down in snow. Coaching is provided, but
participants are expected to have studied the skills in advance.

Spend the weekend practicing with ice axe and crampons at Carson Pass. Camp
overnight at Cyrstal Springs Campground on the other side of the pass. The
second day we will climb a peak. For those who want to come for Saturday only,
that is possible. Bring your own gear, including a waterproof layer since self
arrest practice involves lying down in snow. Coaching is provided, but
participants are expected to have studied the skills in advance.

Depending on road openings and interest we will either ski to and climb Deerhorn or do Cloudripper and some other peaks. The descent of the ME gully of Deerhorn is 35 degrees. Winter camping for Deerhorn; Bishop lodging or camping for Cloudripper et al.

Depending on road openings and interest we will either ski to and climb Deerhorn or do Cloudripper and some other peaks. The descent of the ME gully of Deerhorn is 35 degrees. Winter camping for Deerhorn; Bishop lodging or camping for Cloudripper et al.

Depending on road openings and interest we will either ski to and climb Deerhorn or do Cloudripper and some other peaks. The descent of the ME gully of Deerhorn is 35 degrees. Winter camping for Deerhorn; Bishop lodging or camping for Cloudripper et al.

Depending on road openings and interest we will either ski to and climb Deerhorn or do Cloudripper and some other peaks. The descent of the ME gully of Deerhorn is 35 degrees. Winter camping for Deerhorn; Bishop lodging or camping for Cloudripper et al.

Join us in this intermediate trip to peaks near Bishop Pass, on a spring trip. There will be snow, so be prepared for snow camping.
Sunday, May 29th, hike in partway to Bishop Pass
Monday, drop packs in northern Dusy Basin at camp, climb Goode
Tuesday, climb Gilbert, Johnson via traverse route
Wednesday, climb Giraud, hike out

Participants should be in excellent condition,, proficient on snow, helmet, iceaxe, crampons required. Be prepared for snow. Co-leader wanted.
Contact lisa.barbozaATgd-ais.com, or 650/493-8099

Join us in this intermediate trip to peaks near Bishop Pass, on a spring trip. There will be snow, so be prepared for snow camping.
Sunday, May 29th, hike in partway to Bishop Pass
Monday, drop packs in northern Dusy Basin at camp, climb Goode
Tuesday, climb Gilbert, Johnson via traverse route
Wednesday, climb Giraud, hike out

Participants should be in excellent condition,, proficient on snow, helmet, iceaxe, crampons required. Be prepared for snow. Co-leader wanted.
Contact lisa.barbozaATgd-ais.com, or 650/493-8099

Join us in this intermediate trip to peaks near Bishop Pass, on a spring trip. There will be snow, so be prepared for snow camping.
Sunday, May 29th, hike in partway to Bishop Pass
Monday, drop packs in northern Dusy Basin at camp, climb Goode
Tuesday, climb Gilbert, Johnson via traverse route
Wednesday, climb Giraud, hike out

Participants should be in excellent condition,, proficient on snow, helmet, iceaxe, crampons required. Be prepared for snow. Co-leader wanted.
Contact lisa.barbozaATgd-ais.com, or 650/493-8099